Coming Up in 2026
With Christmas a distant memory and the new year in full swing, it's time to start preparing for the 2026 school year. This week's blog has helpful information, important dates, and procedures to get started at ATC. Please read on for all the Week 1 details:
TUESDAY 27 JANUARY
Term One commences for Years 4, 7, 12 only
Y4 9am to 2:30pm
Y7 normal day
Y12 Normal day
Open Classrooms all Y5,6, 1:30 to 2:30pm
New Students Orientation Y8 to 11 12:30 to 2:30pm
wednesday 28 january
All Classes Commence
P1 assembly extended HR P2 normal classes 3 to 6
KEY DATES
Monday 2X January | Only Year 4 (9am-2.30pm) and Year 7,10 & 12 (8.30am-3pm) attend
Monday 2X January | Orientation New students in Year 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 Students (11am- 12pm)
Monday 2X January | Open Classrooms Year 5 & 6 only (12pm- 2pm)
Monday 2X January – Thursday 25 January | Textbook Collection via arrangement with class teacher
Tuesday 2X January | First day of Term 1 all students on campus
Tuesday 2X January | Year 7 Orientation Program
Tuesday 2X January | Year 5 wear PE Uniform and bring swimming togs, towel and goggles for lessons.
Thursday 2X January | Middle and Senior Schools House Gala Day
Friday 2X January | Australia Day Public Holiday
WEEK 2
Monday 2X January | Year 4-7 Co-curricular Music suitability testing
Tuesday 3X January | Year 12, 2023 Scholars’ Assembly
Tuesday X January | Middle School Academic Assembly
Tuesday X January | P & F Meeting
Wednesday X January | Junior School Academic Assembly
Thursday X February | Junior School Parent Information Evening (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
Friday XFebruary | Senior School Academic Assembly
Saturday X February | P & F Year 4 and Year 7 Welcome Picnic (3:00pm – 5:00pm)
WEEK 3
Tuesday XFebruary | Opening Mass, Riverlife Baptist Church
Tuesday XFebruary | Year 10 & 11 Parent Information Evening (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
Wednesday X February | Middle School Parent Information Evening (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
Thursday X February | Junior Band Co-curricular Music Information evening
Friday X February | Junior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival
WEEK 4
Monday X February | Year 10 Retreat
Monday 1X February | Year 12 Geography excursion
Tuesday 1X February | Year 12 Geography excursion
Wednesday 1X February | Ash Wednesday Liturgies
Friday 1X February | Year 4 Retreat
WEEK ONE - DEEPER DETAILS
Orientation Day for New Students
New students commencing in Years 5 and 6 are invited to an orientation session on Monday XX January from 11am to 12pm and meet at the back of Nudgee Junior hall marked No. 4 on the college map. Students are required to wear school uniform as ID photos will be taken.
New students commencing in Years 8-12 are invited to an orientation session on Monday XX January from 11am to 12pm and meet at College Main reception marked No. 9 on the college map. They can be collected from College Reception at 12pm. Alternatively, parents are welcome to attend the orientation sessions with their child. Students are required to wear school uniform as ID photos will be taken. Orientation will include the following activities:
COLLEGE MAP
Click here to see the campus map and be familiar with pick up and drop off zones around the College.
2026 Homeroom classes
All students' 2024 Homerooms are visible on Parent Lounge but please be aware that Homeroom teachers' names are not published on Parent Lounge. To see your child's timetable, login into Parent Lounge, click on the Student Details tab and in the drop down menu go to TIMETABLE. To view the timetable scroll across to 22 January and find there the teacher names and room numbers.
Student ID Photos
All new students will have their ID photo taken on Tuesday 28 January and will wear formal day uniform, including the College tie.
TERM DATES
Please CLICK HERE for the Ambrose Treacy College official term dates for 2026 to assist families with their planning.
Update Your Details in Parent Lounge
Before school starts, it is a good time to update all your contact details in Parent Lounge. If staff need to contact you during the school day, we use this information to reach you. Medical details including Medicare number and expiry date must be updated before the term starts as this information is collated and checked prior to excursions and camps. Please login to Parent Lounge to update your child's medical details and if required, your email address, mobile phone numbers and home address.
Uniforms
On their first day, students in Years 4 –12 are to wear their Day Uniform to school. This includes the pinstriped shirt, grey shorts, College hat, long socks and polished, black school shoes. (NOTE: The Suitcoat and Tie are not required to be worn in Term One, unless communicated by the College.) Teachers will inform students on which day they are to wear their Sports uniform. Year x’s will have their Specialist Learning Day on Tuesday 2x January, so will need to wear their PE Uniform to school. Students in Years 8-12 are reminded to bring their locker padlocks. Year 12 students wear their white shirt.
Purchasing Uniforms
College uniform items are available from The School Locker, Oxley. They are open 6 days a week. Information regarding purchasing uniforms is available on The School Locker website CLICK HERE, or phone the Oxley store on 3725 2500. Please see the ATC Uniform Policy HERE.
Second-hand Uniforms
The P&F offer special open days at the 2nd Hand Shop onsite at ATC. Information regarding these dates are shared on the ATC App. They also run a Facebook group called ATC second-hand uniforms buy/sell. CLICK HERE to join and see discounted uniform items and textbooks for sale.
Stationery Lists
The 2026 Stationery Lists are available to view on the ATC App and Parent Lounge. You can place your order with SchoolStuff https://www.schoolstuff.com.au/
Lost padlock?
Continuing students who have lost their padlocks can purchase replacements via ATC Shop. Cost is $33. ATC Shop is the preferred method of payment; however, payment can also be made by EFTPOS at Student Reception. Once ordered, students will be able to collect their replacement lock from Student Reception. Please note students are only permitted to bring ATC issued locks.
Bell Times
The 2026 Bell Times are available on the ATC App. Please look under the YEAR LEVELS tile.
Buses
Buses will be running from Day 1, 2026. Please view the routes on our website. Tickets for the Brisbane Bus Lines route can be purchased via ATC Shop. SOUTHERN CROSS TRANSIT bus services with ATC and Brigidine can be viewed HERE on the College Website. Bus tickets can be purchased on their website. To view their bus fares click HERE.
School Fees
Accounts and Payments
Fee statements are emailed at least one week prior to the start of each term, with payment due by the first day of term. Term One fees are due and payable on 27 January 2026. The College’s preferred method of payment is through a regular payment plan facilitated by completing the School Fee Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit), which is located on the College Website. Payment on a term-by-term basis, is required in full by the first day of each term. By selecting the option to pay fees via the Term Payment Option, parents/caregivers agree to pay each of the four term fees by the first day of each term. Payment is accepted by BPay. Credit card facilities (EFTPOS) are available both at the College Office and via telephone. The College does not accept cash or cheque payments. The College offers parents/caregivers two payment options to assist in paying their account on time by the due date – a term payment option and a College administered instalment payment.
Edstart
Edstart offers a flexible and low-cost way to pay for tuition fees over an extended period of time. As well as tuition fees, levies, VET courses, club fees, tours and tournaments, voluntary building fund contributions, uniforms, private music tuition and any amounts outstanding may be included. Click here to apply online or visit www.edstart.com.au
Payment by Instalments Option
Fees paid by weekly/fortnightly/monthly/term instalments can be arranged by completing the College School Fees Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit) form which is available on the College website. CLICK HERE. You can find the College Fees Schedule, Payment Authority and Edstart payment plan information on the College website.
Collection of 2026 Students’ Residential Address and Other Information
The Australian Government Department of Education collects student residential addresses and under the Australian Education Regulation 2013, the College is required to provide the department with names and residential addresses of our parent(s) and/or guardian(s); students’ residential address (excluding student names); whether the student is a primary or secondary student (education level) and whether the student is boarding or a day student (boarding status). Before the new school year begins, parents and caregivers are asked to login to their Parent Lounge account and check that the address details registered with the College are correct, and update them if required. See the ATC App for more details and the government letter.
Care & Concern & P&F volunteers - 2026 Expression of Interest
The ATC community is welcoming and friendly and we believe that when everyone is involved in the Ambrose Treacy life, it builds a strong and connected community. Volunteering is a great way to make friends and meet parents in your child’s year level and by signing up for Care and Concern or getting involved with P&F events, you are investing in your child’s future at ATC. Please follow this link to the ‘Helping Out in 2026’ online form. We look forward to welcoming you to our community of volunteers.
IT NEWS
Laptops
Years 7, 8 & 10 Laptop returns -Students are required to return their laptops on Thursday 27 November 2025 for the annual laptop audit. Student’s laptop chargers and bags are not required – please keep these in a safe place over the holiday period. Laptops will be returned in Week 1, 2026.
Year 9 Laptop + Charger Returns - Students are required to return their laptops and chargers tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November for an annual laptop audit. Loss of charger will also incur a charge. Students will receive their new laptop and new bag in Week 1, 2026.
Year 11 Laptops - This year students in Year 11 are not required to return their laptops for the audit and can keep their laptops over the Christmas holidays. During the holidays if your laptop requires a repair, please contact the ATC Service Desk servicedesk@atc.qld.edu.au, or the College Office to arrange a time to drop in the laptop. Please note the Office is closed from 19 December – 5 January.
Years 4, 5, 6 Laptop Returns - Students are required to return their laptops, stylus, chargers, and bags in the last week of school. Years 4 & 6 are to return their laptops, chargers, and bags on Tuesday 25 November. Year 5 are to return their laptops, chargers, and bags on Wednesday 26 November. Laptops will be returned in Week 1. Note:
- Year 5 2026 will receive their current 2025 laptops + their old bag and chargers
- Year 6 2026 will receive their current 2025 laptops + their old bag and chargers
- Year 7 2026 will receive new laptops, chargers and bags
Note: Damage of IT equipment (intentional or accidental) will incur a repair bill for the family. Devices are covered by Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) for a limited number of parts per claim with an excess of $70. Once the claim limit has been exceeded, an additional repair cost will be incurred. Please refer to the ATC Acceptable Technology Use Policy on Parent Lounge and Student Café under Links for further details. For any queries, please email the SERVICE DESK.
ATC Shop Accounts
Students can use funds in their ATCShop account by tapping their Student ID card at the tuckshop. Before school begins, please set up your ATCShop account and deposit funds. ATCShop offers easy options to purchase online locker padlocks; school badges; bus tickets; laptop chargers; Student ID cards; printing credit; swimming lessons and squad training sessions; and music items such as reeds. Most importantly, it is an easy way for students to use their Student ID card to tap and pay at the tuckshop using funds that are on their ATCShop account. CLICK HERE to read the Set Up instructions for ATCShop. A helpful video provides details of how to set up an account, CLICK HERE TO WATCH.
ATC Shop offers:
1. an option for automatic top-ups and once set up, it ensures the account will always have available funds.
2. an option to receive itemised statements (select "View statements” for each student). Users can select how often and how much detail they would like to receive in these statements.
Student ID Photos
On xxx 2x January all new students and students and all Years 4, 7 and 12 students will have their Student ID Photo taken. New students not starting on this day are STILL REQUIRED to attend any time between 8.30am and 10.30am and present to the Nudgee Junior Hall for their photo. A reminder that Orientation starts at 11am.
2025 Co-curricular Photo Orders now open
Our school photographer, Just Photography, is accepting orders for Co-curricular photos.
Please go to the below link to view these photos. You will log in with your email and follow the prompts to choose your preferred photo and place your order.
Should you have any queries please contact Just Photography.
Lost padlock?
Continuing students who have lost their padlocks can purchase replacements via ATC Shop. Cost is $33. ATC Shop is the preferred method of payment; however, payment can also be made by EFTPOS at Student Reception. Once ordered, students will be able to collect their replacement lock from Student Reception. Please note students are only permitted to bring ATC issued locks.
Term One Sport (Rhonnie ... from your email dated 17/11/25)
Students can choose for a range of term-based sports including: T AFL, Cricket, Swimming, and Volleyball (7-12); Training for these sports is normally scheduled before or after school from Monday to Thursday depending on the age group. Fixtures are normally held on Saturday mornings on a home and away schedule. We use a variety of mediums to communicate with families but our central source of information for sporting activities is via the ATC App. We use the ATC App notifications and alerts regarding sport sign ups, team selections, training and fixture schedules, weather cancellations, event information etc. Email is occasionally used but parents should subscribe to the relevant Co-curricular sport tags in their App settings to receive only relevant notifications.
Coaches Needed
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic and skilled sport coaches to join our program for a variety of sports in 2024. Being strongly supported by our experienced Sports Department and Sport Coordinators, the successful applicants will have a passion for athlete development, knowledge of the activity, strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider College community. Coaches with varying levels of experience will be considered, including those looking to get involved in coaching for the first time, through to experienced coaches. We strongly encourage parents, old-boys and the wider ATC community to apply. We are currently taking Expressions of Interest for 2024 coaches in the following sports:
- Cricket
- AFL
- Volleyball
- Football (Soccer)
- Rugby Union
In exchange for volunteering your time as a coach in one of our programs, you will receive a generous honorarium in line with the College's Co-Curricular Agreement. These roles require a valid Working with Children Blue Card. For further information, please contact our Assistant Head of Sport, Rob Lofting on sport@atc.qld.edu.au To Apply please email applications directly to sport@atc.qld.edu.au - applications must include an outline of how you can positively contribute to the program of your chosen sport(s) and indicate which sport(s) you are interested in coaching.
MUSIC
2026 Co-curricular Music and Drama & Communication Enrolments
If you are an existing student wanting to continue in Instrumental Music, Vocal or Drama & Communication lessons or a new student wanting to commence lessons in 2026 please go to the below link to complete a short form.
2026 Enrolment Form Co-curricular Tuition is subject to the Terms and Conditions in the following Schedule of Fees: Co-curricular Music Fees Schedule If you require further information, please email music@atc.qld.edu.au
or call 07 38780547
PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS
Meeting dates for 2026
Our first meeting is on Tuesday xx February at 6.30pm. Come along and be part of the ATC Community and hear plans for 2026, and meet Dr Craig Wattam, College Principal.
VOLUNTEER THANK YOU - STAFF CHRISTMAS LUNCH (photo if you want to make mention in this Blog)
All our meeting dates are on the ATC App - click on your son's YEAR LEVEL to view the notices. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary Lee Robinson at: pandf@atc.qld.edu.au
P&F NEWS
Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
ATC TOURS
Our Afternoon Tours offer families a wonderful opportunity to visit the campus, ask questions and discover the ATC difference. Wander through our wonderfully green and spacious grounds and meet the team who will support your son through his schooling journey. First tour for 2026 is Thursday 12 March at 4pm. Register here: https://www.atc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/book-a-tour
CLUBS NEWS
The ATC Clubs program is a wide and varied program offered to students from Years 4 – 12, with students having the opportunity to join from a vast array of clubs. With a large choice of clubs offered, based on year levels, club availability and duration, students can enjoy an alternate cocurricular experience. Information regarding each specific club, registration process and dates and timetables have been released on the ATC app under each club tag. YOU MUST SUBSCRIBE TO THE RELEVANT CLUB TAG FIRST BEFORE YOU CAN SEE THE INFORMATION LETTERS AND DETAILS. Registrations are only through Parent Lounge and these open on 25 January at 6pm. Be quick!
MUSIC NEWS
The Co-curricular Music is a thriving component of the College’s culture, led by an experienced team of passionate music educators. Music tuition is available for students’ learning woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar/bass, voice and piano. Ensembles are comprised of students across different year levels with a similar level of musical experience. Students have a range of performance opportunities as ensemble members or as soloists throughout the year including but not limited to: Autumn Music Concert, Summer Music Concert, Formal Music Evening, Jazz by the River, Celebration of Excellence, Vocal, Piano, Drum Kit & Guitar Recital Concert, Co-curricular Ensembles Evening, Co-curricular Drama Evening, Liturgies, Masses, Anzac Day Ceremonies, school assemblies, soloist concerts, Junior Band and Concert Band breakfast concert and orientation days. Our first concert is on xxx
The main performance opportunity of the year is ATC’s participation in the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) held at Villanova College. In 2026 QCMF will run from 1x-2x August and all ensembles, bands and choirs will participate.
We use a variety of mediums to communicate with families but, our central source of information for cultural activities is via the ATC APP. We use the College App notifications and alerts regarding lessons, rehearsals and performances. At the beginning of Term One, Co-curricular Music tutors send an introductory email to their students and parents welcoming them to the program and notifying them when the timetables will be available on the APP. Rolls are taken at every rehearsal via CLIPBOARD and, as with Sport, notification of absences are sent to caregivers via email directly. This allows caregivers to be assured that students attend sessions when they are required and notify staff if there is an unexplained absence requiring follow-up.
